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Tara

Tara: FAQ & Sources

तारा

Vanara of Kishkindha.

Tara is the wise queen of Vali and mother of Angada. She warns Vali not to fight Sugriva, mourns him with deep grief and, after his death, calms Lakshmana's anger at Kishkindha.

Updated 30 Oct 20261 source

RoleVanara of Kishkindha
ConsortVali
ParentsAngada, Sushena
Appears inRamayana
GroupVanaras and bears
KingdomKishkindha

Frequently asked questions

Who was Tara in the Ramayana?
Vali's wise queen and the mother of Angada.
How did Tara calm Lakshmana?
She explained that Sugriva had already summoned the armies and spoke with tact.

Sources

  1. Valmiki Ramayana, Kishkindha Kanda (sargas 4.15, 4.16, 4.19, 4.20, 4.21, 4.22, 4.23, 4.24, 4.25, 4.33, 4.35)

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